{rekindling old favourites: Pinkberry is still my favourite after dinner treat} If you're a photographer, or a perfectionist like I am, you'll know that it can be far too easy to get caught up in trying to capture a shot and forgetting to actually appreciate what's happening in front of you. Lately, I've been leaving my camera at home more often in an attempt to really savour every moment (and okay, my camera is also pretty ridiculously heavy). And while I've had less photos to look back on & …
Archives for July 2012
Coffee Break
Although I wouldn't exactly call myself a coffee junkie (I rarely drink it in the mornings & more often than not choose matcha lattes over ones with espresso), exploring different coffee shops around the city is undoubtedly one of my favourite things to do. This past weekend D and I visited one that had been on my radar for a while, and were pleasantly surprised by both the quality of the caffeine as well as the cafe's delightfully rustic interior.Wearing: 10 Crosby Derek Lam jacket, H&M top, J …
Hello, Gorgeous: Loeffler Randall Rider Bag
You probably already know that they make beautiful shoes, but Loeffler Randall's just-launched line of handbags for Fall are really something else. I've always been partial to more structured handbags because of their timeless appeal, but D has often teased me that the purses I'm drawn to are more suitable for little old ladies. While the Rider ($495) is admittedly boxy, the blush tone and modern hardware on it make it remarkably age appropriate - even D approved! It's got all kinds of great …
Casual Floral
{photos by Alicia}I love a good casual dress for summertime: it's easy to throw on and super breezy, but a lot more put-together than the typical t-shirt and denim cutoffs combination we see so often in laid-back Vancouver. I've been living in some variation of this outfit for days of shopping and walking this summer; it's not only super comfortable, but an easy dress makes it that much simpler to try clothes on, too!Wearing: Wilfred dress (via Aritzia), vintage belt, MICHAEL Michael Kors bag …
Day-to-Night
As much as I like the idea of shifting an outfit from day to night, I honestly find many instances of it done rather impractically: after all, changing every single element except, say, your blouse basically requires you to carry a whole other ensemble with you all day! Last week, I had a date with D after a casual lunch and errand running in the afternoon. Because I didn't have a chance to go home, I popped a few items in my bag in an attempt to transition appropriately into the evening …